Teen Ministries
We
exist to point to Jesus Christ, help students become devoted
followers of Him, and give youth strength so that even when they
stumble and fall they have hope in the LORD who renews their
strength.
Junior High Youth Group
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Current Junior High
Youth Group Newsletter
The
Junior High Youth Group, (7th-8th graders), meets every other Sunday
during the school year. Each year we choose a theme that helps us to
carry out our mission statement. At Sunday evening meetings we play
games, have a Bible study and refreshments. Through out the year the
teens also participate in service projects, outreach opportunities,
fundraisers and fellowship activities. The leaders of the Junior
High Youth Group are Tracey Schafer, Leigh Elliott, Charley & Tina
Rebottaro and
Renee Geekie. Our goal as leaders is to share our
spiritual journey and help teenagers begin theirs. For more
information about the Junior High Youth Group, contact the church
office.
Senior High Youth Group
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Current Senior High Youth Group
Newsletter
The
Senior High Youth Group (9th through 12th
grade students), meets most Sunday evenings during the school year
and schedules a variety of activities. Meetings are a time for
Bible study, fun and games, and sharing our spiritual journeys
together. Through out the year the group also participates in
service projects, outreach opportunities, fundraisers and fellowship
activities. The leaders of the Senior High Youth Group are Michelle
Brady, Sarah Thomas and Al Schafer.
Possum Trip-
For many years the Senior High Youth Group has been boarding a bus
and traveling to exotic locations like Florida, California, New York
City, and Nova Scotia. On the bus we sleep, sing, play cards, and
try to amuse the drivers, who drive all night to bring us to
exciting destinations in the morning. When we wake we are off to
Disneyworld, the beach, national monuments, and whitewater
rafting…you name it! The trip allows us some great time to not only
bond as a group but also to spend a concentrated amount of time
delving into God’s Word together and being thankful for the beauty
of the world around us. Trips last 1-2 weeks and we always have
great stories to tell when we return.
Work Trip-
Each
summer the combined Junior and Senior High Youth Groups participate
in a Group Workcamp. The teens and adult leaders spend the week
immersed in missions as we repair houses for people who need a
little help. Last July we traveled to Tennessee where we painted,
hammered, cleaned, and shared God’s love in the town of
Brownsville. Each night we returned to a local school for a hot
shower, a great meal, and time for music, worship, and devotions
with our small groups. This June we look forward to hosting Group
Workcamp in our
community.
Fall
Retreat: Michindoh/Judson
Collins Center-
The fall retreat kicks off the school year for both our youth
groups. We spend time in small group devotions, large group games,
eating, singing, and enjoying nature. It is a great weekend of
getting to know one another and sharing time together in the
scriptures and away from the daily routine. Watch for dates to be
scheduled
Fundraisers-
The trips and events in which we participate are all great
experiences, but first we must raise the money! It is during these
fundraisers that we learn how truly blessed we are to have a
congregation and a community that supports the youth ministry at
First Presbyterian Church.
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